HM05- FINALS Flashcards
Recreation stems from the Latin word
recreation- restoration to health
process that restores or recreates the individual and gives new life
recreation
main objective of recreation
restore an individual
a life-enhancing experience, which is the outcome of freely
recreation
implies the use of time designed for therapeutic refreshment of one’s body and mind
recreation
time free from work
leisure
productive, creative, and contemplative use of free time
leisure
TRUE/ FALSE: recreation and leisure cannot be used interchangeably
false
where can recreation be found?
- senior center
- sheltered workshop for the mentally challenged
- treatment center/ rehab
common notion of recreation
primarily a participation in sports and games
BUT: includes a broad range of leisure activities
range of leisure activities/ recreation participation
travel and tourism
cultural entertainment
social clubs
participation in arts
hobbies
nature activities
motivations for recreational participation
- relaxation from tension
- express creativity
- channel of release
- make new friends
- explore new environments through T&T
what motivates you to participate in recreational activities?
my motivation is it allows me to enjoy the moment and be free from responsibilities
six (6) factors promoting the growth of recreation
- increase in discretionary time
- influence of technology
- public interest in health and fitness
- commodification of leisure
- therapeutic recreation service
- new leisure roles for women
- concerned about improving their health, vitality, and appearance through diet and exercise
- regular exercise to look and feel better
public interest in health & fitness